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BJP spreading virus of communal hatred: Sonia

BJP spreading virus of communal hatred: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Addressing a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, Gandhi said it should worry every Indian and her party will have to work hard to repair this damage.

How good is your English?

How good is your English?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The British Council invites registrations for the Cambridge Key English Test and Preliminary English Test.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

Archer Atanu Das in last 16 of Individual Recurve

Archer Atanu Das in last 16 of Individual Recurve

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Atanu Das provided the silver lining on another disappointing day for Indians at the Rio Olympics, entering the pre-quarter-finals of the Individual Recurve event on Tuesday.

After Niti Aayog, now it's time for Dipam

After Niti Aayog, now it's time for Dipam

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The Dipam will work under Finance Ministry.

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

Test your English language skills

Test your English language skills

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test and Preliminary English Test examinations.

Watch out for Michael Patra at RBI!

Watch out for Michael Patra at RBI!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'I am sure Dr Patra will get the fullest cooperation from the finance minister who needs workhorses, not prima donnas constantly looking to improve their CVs,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav claimed three wickets each followed by Rohit Sharma's quickfire half-century as India registered a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Pakistan.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

How will Biden deal with Iran?

How will Biden deal with Iran?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, may not be a matter of just turning the clock back, but one of patient negotiations, with uncertain consequences in the post-COVID-19 world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Test your English language skills!

Test your English language skills!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET) examinations.

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Handled poorly, it could either lead to a witch-hunt in organisations that is fertile soil for yes-men; or lead to even bona fide decisions and entire organisational systems being held to ransom,' says Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Visa policy will be reviewed: Pakistan

Visa policy will be reviewed: Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Shahid Malik said a review of the visa agreement would be 'in the best interest of both countries'.

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The ICC Board will now consider the vacant position of the ICC president at its forthcoming meeting in Dubai on April 15 and 16.

The man behind a thousand tunes

The man behind a thousand tunes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

An excerpt from lyricist Sameer's biography, A Way With Words.

Get the right cover when travelling abroad

Get the right cover when travelling abroad

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Read the fine print carefully because even a policy with a high sum assured may have sub-limits

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'We may see more violence on China border'

'We may see more violence on China border'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'During disengagement, you don't find violence.' 'And that, too, the killing of a commanding officer.' 'This indicates that this is more serious than previous incidents.'

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Here are all the things you need to know so that you worry about nothing but your grades, says Mahavir Chopra. Read on!

Webb included as FIFA name World Cup referees

Webb included as FIFA name World Cup referees

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

World Cup final referee Howard Webb has been included among the 25 who were named by FIFA on Wednesday for this year's tournament in Brazil.

England be warned, says Ponting

England be warned, says Ponting

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The Australian captain said he felt the key to the result had been an intense training session on Saturday.\n

Indo-Pak talks in February

Indo-Pak talks in February

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

The dialogue will address all bilateral issues, including Jammu and Kashmir.

G4 nations to work with Africa for UN reforms

G4 nations to work with Africa for UN reforms

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Saran said there was considerable sentiment in African countries which recognised that the biggest beneficiary of Security Council reforms would be Africa.

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Ministry wanted a halt to new dams, but AG now says matter to be decided by PMO

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

In his first attempt, Chirag Jha, a BTech student from the IIT-Bombay scored a perfect 100 in the CAT 2015 results declared earlier this year.

CAT TopperSpeak: Focus on accuracy and save time

CAT TopperSpeak: Focus on accuracy and save time

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Arijit Kumar Gorai who received admission offers from nine IIMs and SP Jain Institute of Management tells us how he cracked the test.

'I've to do something about it'

'I've to do something about it'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Delhi's air is a desperate problem, but some of the solutions have been too desperate and unthinking.

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Rohit Sharma produced an elegant hundred before Kuldeep Yadav flummoxed the Pakistani batsmen as India inflicted a humiliating 89-run defeat via the Duckworth-Lewis method on their arch-rivals.

PM's remarks at my farewell considered departure from practice: Ansari

PM's remarks at my farewell considered departure from practice: Ansari

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Ansari addresses these issues in his new book Dare I Question? Reflections on Contemporary Challenges, a collection of his speeches and writings, made mostly in his last year in office and some in recent months, and brought out by Har-Anand Publications.

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

1st T20I vs WI: Captain Kohli steers India to easy victory

1st T20I vs WI: Captain Kohli steers India to easy victory

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Fearless Hetmyer guides West Indies to challenging 207/5

The 1,164th open letter to Dr Reddy

The 1,164th open letter to Dr Reddy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

India loses Afghan proxy war

India loses Afghan proxy war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Pakistan has worsted India in the Afghan proxy war and the defeat becomes a template of regional politics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Exercise can make you a better student!

Exercise can make you a better student!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Scientists have proven that you can literally cross-train your way to better learning.

PHOTOS: Mumbai rise to No. 2 after demolishing Delhi

PHOTOS: Mumbai rise to No. 2 after demolishing Delhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, in Delhi.